MLB 14 The Show Fact Sheet (PS Vita, PS3, PS4)

[nemesis04]

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Other than first basemen who?

I guess if you wanted to do some real old time rosters it could be helpful as back then you would see lefties in those other positions. Currently it does not seem to be a trend.

[Grnngld]

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1. Lefties as infielders. I like the concept except I have a concern. Because SCEA creations are randomly produced and this is an option, as our franchises and RTTS seasons advance, we're eventually going to see a plethora of left handed infielders, where in baseball today, it's as rare as rare can be. I mean there's a reason why we don't see it. It's a clear disadvantage. Except for first basemen of course, where I see it as a true advantage. This may be a little OCD of me but I'd prefer to see the league progress in a very real manner...

Yeah, I'm worried that this will become like the number of knuckleballers who get generated after a few seasons in RTTS. LH 3B, 2B, SS are virtually nonexistant in real life so I don't really see the point of this change.

I'm glad to see that baserunning has changed (though we'll have to see if it's for the better). But no mention of ball physics is disappointing. There's a pretty big issue with groundballs down the line in 13 that really should get fixed.

[joker232]

Unbelievable fact sheet but correct me if I'm wrong: there is still nothing said about stats being saved to go back to from the prior season...example...wanting to know how many stolen bases someone had the previous season...etc. the stats on the player cards have always been limited.

[Curahee]

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Yeah, I'm worried that this will become like the number of knuckleballers who get generated after a few seasons in RTTS. LH 3B, 2B, SS are virtually nonexistant in real life so I don't really see the point of this change.

Somehow I highly doubt that left handed infielders will be randomly placed on the roster.

I think this is meant more for CAPs or other left handers that are specifically and purposefully placed at 2B-3B

[A_Quiet_Pro]

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I'm glad to see that baserunning has changed (though we'll have to see if it's for the better). But no mention of ball physics is disappointing. There's a pretty big issue with groundballs down the line in 13 that really should get fixed.

I saw that base running was changed, I'd have to see that in action, because I honestly thought the classic BR option was the best. But also, after they changed the ball physics for 12, i thought it was great. I dont see why they have to address ball physics again.....

[nemesis04]

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But no mention of ball physics is disappointing. There's a pretty big issue with groundballs down the line in 13 that really should get fixed.

Just because it was not mentioned on the fact sheet does not mean it was not worked on. Ball Physics have been on the sheet 2 years in a row. They are always looking at that stuff.

[BenGerman]

Re: MLB 14 The Show Fact Sheet (PS Vita, PS3, PS4)

Really, really excited for the additions. Almost everything I've ever asked for is now included in the game, assuming nothing of importance is being taken out. That's the mark of a fantastic development team.

Three things that I didn't see:

1. Advanced statistics. More GM's are using stats like WAR, BABIP (hitters and pitchers), xFIP, FIP, UzR, etc. I hope that at some point in the future, we can get these added. As a stats guy, I cringe when I see things like fielding percentage and W/L being used without advanced stuff to mesh with it.

2. Trade finder. I see a player search option, so I suppose it is possible it's included in there somewhere. Having a trade finder streamlines the whole process, and makes things a little more dynamic.

3. No option to hide player ratings. I've never been optimistic about this one, but I would LOVE to see it someday. For me, baseball is all about the eyeball test and analyzing a players statistics. I would love to be able to go off of those two measures one day instead of having player ratings.

Anyway, great work SCEA! It's going to be a long two months.

[Grnngld]

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Just because it was not mentioned on the fact sheet does not mean it was not worked on. Ball Physics have been on the sheet 2 years in a row. They are always looking at that stuff.

Cool, hopefully it is indeed worked on. The two main issues are the groundballs not tailing into foul territory when hit down the line, which has made getting doubles on those balls pretty much impossible. The other issue is the 10 feet high foul popups that go straight up.

[garyjr33]

Re: MLB14 Fact Sheet just released

• New Player Search feature


Funny. Out of all the new features, this is the one Im most stoked about!

I had been hoping for this as well. Much needed addition.

[Galvatron]

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Great list of improvements.

The only things missing that I hoped for, at least on the PS4, were rainouts and double headers. But great stuff here none the less. Anxious to read the development blogs.

[vessel29]

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I know that this maybe a weird thing to wish for, but I was hoping for the ability to change your minor league affiliations in Franchise Mode. The fact sheet looks great though and I will most likely be pre-ordering.

[ebarws6]

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3. No option to hide player ratings. I've never been optimistic about this one, but I would LOVE to see it someday. For me, baseball is all about the eyeball test and analyzing a players statistics. I would love to be able to go off of those two measures one day instead of having player ratings.

Going with this, implementing the 20-80 system would be SWEET. Not going to happen though, would probably make it a bit unaccessible to the casual gamer.

[BenGerman]

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Going with this, implementing the 20-80 system would be SWEET. Not going to happen though, would probably make it a bit unaccessible to the casual gamer.

Probably. But if they could develop an option to turn it off/on, I would assume it wouldn't be such a big deal. Who knows, it is probably not something that will happen anytime soon. But it would be great.

[Shaffer26]

Japan and slap-hitter type swings FTW!!!

[ncaajunkie]

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Was having a bad case of the mondays but not now! Awesome list so excited!